School-age Childcare: The Y has a few openings in its before and after school childcare programs. The programs serve kindergarten to 6th-graders from Greenfield, Turners Falls and Gill schools. Before school care is from 6 to 8:30 a.m., and after school care is from school dismissal until 6 or 7 p.m. The programs are open whenever schools are closed (half-days, full-days, snow days and vacation weeks). See page 7 of the brochure at: ymcaingreenfield.org for more information or call Kara at 773-3646, ext. 452, to register.
Adult Dancing: Every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the Y provides dance lessons and open dancing. There is a different lesson each week. March 28, East Coast Swing; April 4, Country 2-Step; April 11, Waltz; April 18, Salsa; and April 25, Fox Trot. The evenings are for Y members and non-members. These nights are free for Y members and $5 per person for all others. Dance partners are not required.
Golf Conditioning: This class will provide golfers with balance and stretch techniques, core stability and movement prep to help with the upcoming golf season. Participants will gain enhanced knowledge of the fundamentals of golf and the necessary skills for optimum performance. Classes will be held at the Y on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 5, 12, 19 and 26 with Shane Foster. Then join Shane at the Northfield Golf Club on its new short game practice area for two additional classes; date to be determined. Each golfer will receive two rounds of nine holes. Y members $40, Northfield GC members $40, non-members $60. Sign up today at the Welcome Center. For more information, call Jayne at 773-3646, ext. 448.
’70s Week: From March 30 to April 4, the Y will be incorporating the best songs of the ’70s in the following group exercise classes: March 30, Active Together, 7 a.m.; April 2, Defend Together, 5:30 p.m.; April 3, Active Together, 7 a.m.; April 3, Strength Train Together, 9 a.m.; April 4, Active Together, 10 a.m.; April 4, Strength Train Together, noon; April 4, Cardio Step Together, 5:30 p.m. Each class is free for Y members and $10 for all others. The Y offers over 70 group exercise classes per week; all free with a Y membership. See schedules at: ymcaingreenfield.org for details.
Annual Campaign: The Y’s Annual Sustaining Campaign will run from March 28 to April 18. All of the funds raised help sustain the Y, a locally funded nonprofit charity, and provide about one-third of the $425,000 in financial aid the Y provides to local children, families and seniors each year so they can participate in Y programs and camps. Please send tax deductible donations to YMCA Annual Campaign or use the “donate” button at: ymcaingreenfield.org.
2018 Summer Camps: The Y’s 2018 Summer Camp Brochure is now available, with camps for 4 to 14 year olds. The Y has two indoor camps, sports and gymnastics, that each provide a full-day or half-day option. Camp Apex, the Y’s outdoor camp, has nine weeks to choose from, each with a fun theme. Apex also has seven specialty camps for 8 to 14 year olds. There is also early and late care available so parents can have dependable childcare all summer. The Y provides $70,000 in financial aid thanks to donations from the Annual Sustaining Campaign, Y Kids to Camp Golf Tournament and the United Way of Franklin County. Visit ymcaingreenfield.org or stop by the Y for more information.
Y Full-day Preschool Openings: The Y has a few mid-year openings for its full-day preschool. There are two classrooms; one for 3 to 4 year olds and another for 4 to 5 year olds. There are two day (Tuesday and Thursday) and five day options available. The students get to use the gym, pool and gymnastics center for weekly P.E. options. Call Lisa at 773-3646, ext. 431, to schedule a tour.
Y Nights for 5th- to 7th-Graders: On April 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. the Y is offering a fun, action packed night for all 5th-, 6th- and 7th-graders in Franklin County. Students can choose from basketball, dodgeball, dancing, game room activities, etc. Pizza is available for fifty cents a slice. Admission is $5 per student. Each participant must have a parent information card. Enter the Y through the rear entrance at 6:30 p.m. Call Dave at 773-3646, ext. 436, for more information.